Caroline Simpson Library

Free entry

Entry to the library is free but we recommend that you book a time so you can be sure we have space and staff available to assist you:

Email: library@mhnsw.au
Phone: +61 2 8239 2233
For more information visit Ask a librarian

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Friday
10am–4pm

Closed Mondays and public holidays

Location

10 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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Getting here

Accessibility

Request items before you visit

To visit the library, we recommend that you book a time so you can be sure we have space and staff available to assist you. To view specific items, you need to request those items at least three days before your visit.

Visit Ask a librarian for more information or contact us by:

Email: library@mhnsw.au

Phone: +61 2 8239 2233

Research enquiries

Visitors with research enquiries are encouraged to book in for one of the two 3-hour daily sessions offered, either 10am to 1pm or 1pm to 4pm. Please email us at library@mhnsw.au or phone +61 2 8239 2233 to arrange your appointment.

Visiting with a group

The library’s unique holding of print, archives and objects provides opportunities for tertiary teachers and groups to engage in tours with an object-based learning focus.

If you are planning to visit us in a group of five or more people, we ask that you contact us at least one month in advance of the visit. Please email us at library@mhnsw.au.

Contact us

For enquiries about tickets and accessible entry, please contact our Bookings team:

Phone: +61 2 8239 2211

Email: bookings@mhnsw.au

To contact the Caroline Simpson Library directly, please phone +61 2 8239 2233

Woodgraining tools, rollers, stamps, combs

Caroline Simpson Collection

Home and garden design, history and life